Justin Gaethje promises either he or Cowboy Cerrone will be going to sleep at UFC Fight Night Vancouver on September 14th.]]>Justin Gaethje promises either he or Cowboy Cerrone will be going to sleep at UFC Fight Night Vancouver on September 14th. An ambitious promise by the fighter who nearly missed the ESPN+ card because of an eye injury. “I’ll be honest to everyone, I’m wearing these sunglasses because I almost didn’t make it to this fight,” Gaethje said. “I had an eye infection and I’m through that now and I just...

Speculation stepped up this year when Velasquez announced his signing with Lucha Libre Triple-A, and rumored to be negotiating with the WWE and upstart AEW.]]>Earlier this year, when Cain Velasquez was knocked out by Francis Ngannou in his first fight in nearly three years, many wondered if the former UFC heavyweight champion’s time in the Octagon was over. The speculation stepped up this year when Velasquez announced his signing with Lucha Libre Triple-A, and was rumored to be negotiating with the WWE and upstart AEW. And with Velasquez returning...

“I’m getting paid and not played, that’s for sure. Listen, your boy is happy. They took care of me,” said Masvidal of his UFC 244 payday.]]>This week has seen Colby Covington call his former “best friend” Jorge Masvidal a “pawn” in the UFC’s plot against him, taking a pittance to replace him in the main event of UFC 244 on November 2nd. Masvidal addressed his former friend as a guest on Tuesday’s edition of the Ariel Helwani Show. “I’m getting paid and not played, that’s for sure. Listen...

When looking at the two men holding the world heavyweight championships, Tyson Fury was glib in how he'd defeat each fighter]]>When looking at the two men holding the world heavyweight championships, Tyson Fury was glib in how he’d defeat each fighter. “I think his win over Anthony Joshua was very good on two week’s notice. I would tie one hand behind my back and beat him with either one. I’d jab his nut right off. That would be the easiest fight ever,” Fury told the ‘Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson’ podcast. “I’m...

The Matchroom Boxing boss sees not only the chance to earn millions of dollars at the gate but millions of eyes on DAZN and members of his stable.]]>Eddie Hearn is a businessman. No matter what many in the boxing world may think of Logan Paul and KSI’s professional debuts in November, the Matchroom Boxing boss sees not only the chance to earn millions of dollars at the gate but millions of eyes on DAZN and members of his stable. “I love [the criticism],” Hearn told FightHub. “I love it. In fact it makes me really horny...

Ryan Bader's first defense as Bellator heavyweight champion ended in confusion, chaos, and a near brawl at Bellator 226.]]>Ryan Bader’s first defense as Bellator heavyweight champion ended in confusion, chaos, and a near brawl at Bellator 226. Bader, who won the title earlier this year in the finals of the Heavyweight Grand Prix, had his title fight against Cheick Kongo called off at 3:50 of the first round, when Bader accidentally gouged the eye of the challenger. When asked by reporters if Kongo will be...

It was announced during her introduction to Bellator MMA that Cris Cyborg will receive a women's featherweight title shot against champion Julia Budd in her promotional debut.]]>Cris Cyborg will be getting a Bellator MMA title shot right away, as her debut fight in the organization will be a women’s featherweight title fight against champion Julia Budd. During Bellator 226, Cyborg was introduced to the Bellator fans as the organization’s newest fighter, days after she signed what is being called the biggest contract in women’s MMA history.

Hear from UFC President Dana White and several of the fighters who competed at UFC 242 at the event’s post-fight press conference.]]>Hear from UFC President Dana White and several of the fighters who competed at UFC 242 at the event’s post-fight press conference.

Ahead of his lightweight title defense at UFC 242, Khabib Nurmagomedov addresses the press on his fight with Dustin Poirier.]]>Ahead of his lightweight title defense at UFC 242, Khabib Nurmagomedov addresses the press on his fight with Dustin Poirier.

Watch live from Abu Dhabi as the competitors in UFC 242 take to the scale and face off one day before their return to ESPN+ PPV.]]>Watch live from Abu Dhabi as the competitors in UFC 242 take to the scale and face off one day before their return to ESPN+ PPV. UFC 242 Main Card: 155 lbs.: Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov (155) vs. Interim Lightweight Champion Dustin Poirier (155) 155 lbs.: Edson Barboza (155.5) vs. Paul Felder (155) 155 lbs.: Islam Makhachev (155) vs. Davi Ramos (156) 265 lbs.:

Watch from London, England as Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr make the last stop in their media tour for their December 7th rematch.]]>Watch from London, England as Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr make the last stop in their media tour for their December 7th rematch for the unified world heavyweight championship.

On Friday, all 26 fighters competing at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi took to the scale one day before the UFC's return to ESPN+ Pay-Per-View.]]>On Friday, all 26 fighters competing at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi took to the scale one day before the UFC’s return to ESPN+ Pay-Per-View. At this morning’s weigh-in, both lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier hit the 155-pound weight limit, making their main event official for tomorrow’s early start on ESPN+ PPV. UFC 242 Main Card:

Watch live from New York City as Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr address the press prior to their December 7th rematch for the unified world heavyweight championship.]]>Watch live from New York City as Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr address the press prior to their December 7th rematch for the unified world heavyweight championship.

In the third edition of the UFC's inside look at UFC 242 fight week: UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov joins teammates to train]]>In the third edition of the UFC’s inside look at UFC 242 fight week: UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov joins teammates and UFC 242 athletes Islam Makhachev and Zubaira Tukhugov to train under their coaches from two countries. Lightweight Paul Felder enjoys his time with perfect abs, as opponent Edson Barboza does interviews ahead of their rematch.

Watch live from Saudi Arabia as Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua come face-to-face for the first time since June 1st to announce their December 7th rematch!]]>Watch live from Saudi Arabia as Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua come face-to-face for the first time since June 1st to announce their December 7th rematch!